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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.76, 1,388.72 and 309.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.76, 1,388.72 and 309.47 is: 464.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.76 : 1,388.72 = 309.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.76/1,388.72 = 309.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.76x = 1,388.72 × 309.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.76x = 429,768.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,768.96/925.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.23

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